Aug 12, 2014 · Black Aztec Corn is an ancient heirloom corn variety that traces its origins back to the Aztec Indians in Pre-Columbian times. It starts white and matures into a striking blue-black …

Aztec cuisine is the cuisine of the former Aztec Empire and the Nahua peoples of the Valley of Mexico prior to European contact in 1519. The most important staple was corn (maize), a crop …

A beautiful black corn, it dates back to the 1800's in the seed trade, but is the corn grown by the Aztecs over 2000 years ago. Vigorous 6' plants produce 8" ears. Kernels will turn jet black …

85 days — This very old heirloom variety produces seven inch ears on approximately six foot tall plants. When the kernels are still light colored, the ears can be picked and used as sweet corn. …

The Discovery of Corn In 1558 a document called the Codex Chimalpopoca was written by indigenous scribes in the Aztec language of Náhuatl. It was based on the history of the Aztecs …

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add corn, green onions, salt, and pepper. Sauté about 5 minutes, and then add chopped chiles and red pepper. If using the optional …

Jun 11, 2020 · Maize, or corn as it’s also known, predates the Aztecs by several thousand years. Maize is thought to have been domesticated in what is today Mexico as early as 5000BC and …

Black Aztec sweetcorn is a distinctive variety with kernels that start out white but turn deep purple-black when mature. This ancient heirloom corn offers a unique and striking appearance that …

Heirloom black corn variety. The Black Aztec traces back to the 1800's. In the semi-ripe, the sweet black corn ears can be used as sweetcorn, later as grain maize. For many South …